Yesterday, On 12th November, In the RG Kar case, two witnesses were recently examined before the trial court. Their testimonies mark an essential step in the legal proceedings, providing critical details for the case. The trial court will assess these statements along with other evidence to establish a clear understanding of the events involved. This examination signals progress in the case, moving it closer to potential resolution.
Kolkata: Two witnesses testified on Tuesday in the alleged rape and murder case of a doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, sources reported.
The in-camera trial, which commenced on Monday, is proceeding on a day-to-day basis.
According to sources,
“The examination of the two witnesses takes the total number of witnesses examined in the case to four,”
Accused Sanjay Roy appeared before the additional district and sessions judge Anirban Das amid heightened police security.
Sources added,
“Two more witnesses will be examined before the court on Wednesday.”
The victim, an on-duty postgraduate trainee doctor, was found dead in the hospital’s seminar room on August 9. The Calcutta High Court has since ordered a CBI investigation into the case.
The RG Kar case involves the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, 2024. The victim’s body discovered in a seminar room on the hospital premises.
The accused, Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, arrested and charged with rape and murder. The investigation also expanded to include potential involvement of others, with a focus on hospital staff, given delays and mishandling of initial reports.
Protests by junior doctors escalated as they demanded a thorough and fair investigation, accusing authorities of negligence and suppression of evidence. The case has since been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), following public and legal pressure.
This tragic incident has fuelled widespread protests, particularly among the medical community, leading to strikes in hospitals across India. It has also prompted calls for stricter laws to protect healthcare workers and improve safety measures at medical facilities.
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